Wool Sale Shows Firm Market Across Regions
Wool Report from Schute Bell and Co on January 16 1935 notes a very firm market with chief demand from British and Japanese buyers. Top price 164d for G T Simpson Goongal New England 7 bales AAW. other values include 143d for AAW and 12id for 1st pieces. next sale planned for January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schute, Bell and Co. Ltd
Far Weat
G. Treweeke
Waverley Downs
J. R. Kelly
Boornemagen
G. T. Simpson
New England
R. A. Hartmann
Dundee
Ltd
E. A. Hartmann
McDonald Bros
WHISSONETT/ALN
J. B. Scott
Grenfell
Mystery skull found near Temora sparks museum test
A skull believed to be from Hayman, a well known Temora farmer, was found in thick scrub at Combaning and will be sent to the Australian Museum for identification. Locals recall a strange animal attack years ago near Springdale with flesh ripped from cattle and a closer look suspected to be a leopard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temora
Combaning
Springdale
Sydney
Poisoned Bran Wipes Out Hopper Plague Near Young
Grasshoppers raided orchards along the Kingsvale road near Prunevale. Fruit Inspector Thornhill reports arsenite of soda molasses and bran bait killed most young hoppers in tested orchards, predicting the pest would vanish if widely used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Thornhill
Fruit Culture
Kingsvale
Prunevale
Mr. Thornhill
Molong to Celebrate Centenary District Show Week
The Mayor Ald Caldwell presided at a public meeting that decided to celebrate the centenary of the district during show week in March. A committee was elected including P J McArdie T Lazarius Dr Conolly C Dorrell F H Myers A B Carmichael K B Moulton C Vincent secretary and an alternate treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Caldwell
P. J. McArdie
T. Lazarius
Dr. Conolly
Mesars
C. Dorrell
F. H. Myers
A. B. Carmichael
K. B. Moulton
C. Vincent
Alt
Hailstorm Hits Harden with Large Hailstones
A severe hailstorm struck Harden last Sunday at about 3 pm. Hail up to hen egg size pelted the town for half an hour, causing considerable damage to buildings and crops. No injuries are reported.
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Harden
Skeleton Forwarded for Examination Believed Leopard Find
The skeleton found by Benjamin Hayman is to be sent for examination in a few days. Hayman told Inez on Tuesday that he believes the animal was a leopard. The creature stood about three feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hayman
Tse
Inez
Burrowa District Hospital Board Special Meeting
A special meeting on January 3, 1935, approved a 12 member board to be elected by postal ballot. Directors discussed a £500 loan from the Public Works Department, found water and septic tank issues inadequate, and proposed a special grant of £500 to cover additional hospital improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hospitals Commission
Public Works Department
Hospitale Commission
Cook
Cronin
Commission
Board of Directors Monthly Meeting At Mechanics Institute
The Board of Directors held its naval monthly meeting at the Mechanics Institute on Thursday evening with Dir KE J Miskle as chairman and directors Boulding Cronin Cook Webb Patroni Weeden and secretary Mr A J Soutter in attendance. Minutes were read and confirmed. a hospital commission fridge offer was discussed, with half-price sale contingent. Resignation of Sister Aubrey was accepted and references promised. The treasurer reported balances and receipts totaling 220 8 4 with payments of 147 10 4 approved. Matron’s report showed hospital figures through December 31 1934, patient movements, discharges, outdoor treatments, and daily averages. nursing staff changes noted with two new nurses from Orange starting late January. Donations listed from Mrs W Keefe Mrs J G Prosser and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. J. Miskle
Dire
Boulding
Cronin
Cook
Webb
Patroni
Weeden
A. J. Soutter
Aubrey
L. Horne
Imst
Fmst
Ban
Gettens
Riles
Ewer
Tan
State election timing debated by cabinet and parties
The State Cabinet and United Australia Party executive have not fixed a date for the next elections. Ministerialists say no advantage comes from an early vote, and electors generally prefer waiting for the full three-year term unless a crisis forces otherwise. Parliament lasts until August, and ministers expect elections late May or early June after Cabinet deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Australia Party
Country Party
Stevens
Marriage and Health Reflections at Health Conference
Minister for Health Mr. Rh W. DD Weaver urged the Racial Hygiene Association to curb social disease through scientific efforts. He warned parental choice in marriage may risk national health, likening current measures to using a pocket handkerchief against Niagara. He called for climex to teach conduct and social behavior and declared special disease a terrible scourge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rh. W. DD. Weaver
Racial Hygiene Association
Climex
Death of Thomas Stevens at Burrows Hospital
A 44 year old man named Thomas Stevens died at Burrows Hospital this morning. His parents were traveling by sulky and camping by the river. Another son is reported to be in the infirmary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Stevens
Burrows Hospital
Snake bite hospital admission and charity fund notes
Mr. Don Horton of Rugby seed 10 was admitted to Burrows Hospital after a leg bite from a snake. A report from the House Committee notes all items needing attention were addressed, and W McBeath was appointed auditor. The secretary may receive a full time salary of £3 15 4 weekly plus car running expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Horton
Burrows Hospital
Ner
Tt. McDonalds
A. Eldridge
H. C. Stevenson
Hazlett
G. Gay
Rev. Little
H. Gorham
Chas. Dockett
Harry Chong
J. J. Cronin
Mr. Chadleigh
O. W. Burns
Miss Burns
Mrs. Sheil
Ray Walsh
W. Withers
W. Morgan
T. Cahill
Sun Toy Fund
House
Rain brings 392 points at Boorowa Post Office record
The district reports good rains since the year began and up to today 392 points have been registered at the Boorowa Post Office. Heavy rain fell Saturday evening and again Sunday afternoon, totaling 254 points in both downpours with Sunday’s shower hitting Kan- Wiari harder as creeks ran bankers and carried downstream timber and debris.
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Boorowa
Kan- Wiari
Leaving Certificate Exam Notable Marks List
Names and codes from a leaving certificate exam roster appear with student initials and grade codes such as 14, 2B, JB, BA, UB. Entries include Bowden John Francis Thermas Edwans Ferguson Willam A John Edward Howley Morgan James Thomas Page Vincent A and Shelton John Edward among others with varying subject codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howley
John Edward
Morgan
James Thomas
Page
Vincent A
Wh. Shelton
Hospital Seeks Cot Donation in District Appeal
A district home may have an unused cot to donate to the hospital. Those willing to help should contact the hospital matron promptly as the facility urgently requires a cot.
Grasshoppers national pest warning from South Africa
Major A Simmonds Salvation Army, Johannesburg, warns in Brisbane that grasshopper plagues in South Africa could trigger a national crisis in Australia without immediate action. He cites multi-million pound government efforts, train campaigns with flame-throwers, and potential vast spreads if unchecked. Other reports note an onslaught on the Llangibby Castle near Africa and shipboard infestations, plus local auction notices and travelers returning from the Fijian Islands.
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Australia
A. Simmonds
Salvation Army
Johannesburg
South Africa
Brisbane
Simonds
Thenselveu
Government of
Hal Leer
T. BM. Wightman
Themistocles
Afric
Llangibby Castle
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Wentworth House Stores
Gawest _Swmer Vocks
Murralta
Gil
Dau Rial
C. E. Weeden
Wool Report
London
Mystery
Molong
Burrowa District Hospital
E. J. Miskle
A. A. Patroni
A. P. Webb
B. A. Cook
G. A. Little
Board of Directors
Naval
Mechanics’ Institute
Dir
Patteni
Boutter
T.clements College
Galong
Watlning
S. J. Bodmer
Payne
Stan J. Bodmer
Rye Park
J. B. McGrath
Nate
A. Bushby
Ina Leake
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